Signifies that the action of the clause it starts takes place before the action of the other clause.
At or towards the stern of a ship.
In pursuit of, seeking.
In allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing.
In spite of.
Behind.
Next in importance or rank.
Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.
Subsequently to; following in time; later than.
Used to indicate recent completion of an activity
As a result of.
Behind; later in time; following.
Former; once; at one time.